cologne

Example Sentences

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“Final thoughts,” he tells any young man watching, “Just get any cheap knockoff cologne, use crystals, try taking a shower, I don’t know.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

He sprayed Sharaa with Trump-branded cologne, before presenting him with his own supply to take home for his wife, jokingly asking him how many he has.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Dug was blown dry and finished off with a hotel-grade, organic cotton towel, rubbed with nourishing paw-balm and spritzed with “show dog” scent cologne.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025

Far from the handsome man she has pictured, he struts in with an “air of cheap assurance” and flashes his trinkets, reeking of cheap cologne, hair coated in bear grease.

From Slate • May 27, 2024

Curt came into the kitchen, smiling shyly, his hair slightly wet, wearing a fresh, light cologne.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie